Massena police chief issues warning after numerous used syringes found in village

MASSENA -- After receiving three complaints in the last week about used syringes being found Police Chief Timmy J. Currier is warning citizens to treat syringes as a biohazard material.

The department has received reports of used syringes eight times in the last six months, he said.

“I strongly urge anyone that observes a syringe should treat it as biohazard material, recognize that it could pose a health risk to anyone handling it, and to contact law enforcement immediately,” said Currier.

“Only those people trained in the proper handling and disposal of a syringe should attempt to handle it.” He urged residents who discover a used syringe to call local law enforcement and, if possible, to remain at the location to monitor the syringe until police arrive.